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Tables of Contents for A Field Guide to the Birds
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
7
9
Map of Area Covered by this Book
16
1
Systematic Checklist
17
6
How to Identify Birds
23
9
Ducks, Ducklike and Miscellaneous Swimming Birds
32-73
41
Loons: Gaviidae
32
2
Grebes: Podicipedidae
34
2
Auks, etc.: Alcidae
36
4
Cormorants: Phalacrocoracidae
40
1
Darters (Anhingas): Anhingidae
40
2
Waterfowl (Swans, Geese, Ducks): Anatidae
42
22
Swans: Cygninae
42
1
Geese: Anserinae
42
4
Geese and Swans in Flight
46
2
Whistling Ducks: Dendrocygninae
48
1
Marsh Ducks: Anatinae
48
6
Diving (Sea and Bay) Ducks: Aythyinae
54
6
Stiff-tailed Ducks: Oxyurinae
60
2
Mergansers: Merginae
62
2
Ducklike Swimmers (Coots, Gallinules): Rallidae (in part)
64
2
Flight Patterns of Ducks
66
8
Seabirds, Gulls, etc. (Aerialists)
74-99
25
Shearwaters, etc.: Procellariidae
74
2
Storm Petrels: Hydrobatidae
76
2
Pelicans: Pelecanidae
78
1
Frigatebirds: Fregatidae
78
2
Gannets, Boobies: Sulidae
80
1
Tropicbirds: Phaethontidae
80
2
Jaegers, Skuas: Stercorariidae
82
2
Gulls and Terns: Laridae
84
14
Gulls: Larinae
84
10
Terns: Sterninae
94
4
Skimmers: Rynchopidae
98
2
Long-legged Wading Birds
100-111
11
Herons, Bitterns: Ardeidae
100
6
Storks: Ciconiidae
106
1
Cranes: Gruidae
106
2
Limpkins: Aramidae
108
1
Ibises and Spoonbills: Threskiornithidae
108
2
Flamingos: Phoenicopteridae
110
2
Smaller Wading Birds
112-143
31
Rails: Rallidae (in part)
112
4
Oystercatchers: Haematopodidae
116
1
Avocets and Stilts: Recurvirostridae
116
2
Plovers: Charadriidae
118
4
Plovers and Turnstone in Flight
122
2
Sandpipers, Snipe, Phalaropes: Scolopacidae
124
16
Snipe, Sandpipers, etc. in Flight
140
4
Fowl-like Birds
144-149
5
Turkeys: Meleagrididae
144
1
Grouse, etc.: Tetraonidae
144
1
Pheasants: Phasianidae (in part)
144
4
Quails, Partridges: Phasianidae (in part)
148
2
Birds of Prey
150-175
25
Hawks, Eagles, etc.: Accipitridae
150
8
Kites: Elaninae and Milvinae
150
2
Accipiters (Bird Hawks): Accipitrinae
152
1
Harriers: Circinae
152
2
Buteos (Buzzard Hawks): Buteoninae (in part)
154
4
Eagles: Buteoninae (in part)
158
1
Ospreys: Pandionidae
158
2
American Vultures: Cathartidae
160
1
Caracaras and Falcons: Falconidae
160
4
Caracaras: Caracarinae
160
2
Falcons: Falconinae
162
2
Birds of Prey Overhead
164
8
Owls: Tytoniidae (Barn Owls) and Strigidae
172
6
Nonpasserine Land Birds
178-193
15
Parrots, Parakeets: Psittacidae
178
2
Pigeons and Doves: Columbidae
180
2
Cuckoos and Allies: Cuculidae
182
2
Goatsuckers (Nightjars): Caprimulgidae
184
2
Hummingbirds: Trochilidae
186
1
Kingfishers: Alcedinidae
186
2
Woodpeckers: Picidae
188
6
Swifts: Apodidae (with Swallows, 204)
Passerine (Perching) Birds
194-289
95
Tyrant Flycatchers: Tyrannidae
194
6
Larks: Alaudidae
200
1
Pipits: Motacillidae
200
2
Swallows: Hirundinidae (incl. Swifts: Apodidae)
202
4
Crows, Ravens, Jays, etc.: Corvidae
206
4
Titmice, Chickadees: Paridae
210
2
Nuthatches: Sittidae
212
1
Creepers: Certhiidae
212
2
Wrens: Troglodytidae
214
2
Gnatcatchers and Kinglets: Sylviidae
216
1
Bulbuls: Pycnonotidae
216
2
Mimic Thrushes (Mockingbirds and Thrashers): Mimidae
218
2
Thrushes: Turdidae
220
4
Shrikes: Laniidae
224
1
Waxwings: Bombycillidae
224
2
Vireos: Vireonidae
226
4
Wood Warblers: Parulidae
230
22
Blackbirds, Orioles, etc.: Icteridae
252
4
Starlings: Sturnidae
256
4
Tanagers: Thraupidae
260
2
Weaver Finches: Ploceidae
262
1
Finches, Sparrows, Buntings, etc.: Fringillidae
262
28
Accidentals, Introduced Birds, and Escapes
290-304
14
Accidentals, Oceanic
290
4
Accidentals, Old World
294
4
Accidentals, Tropical
298
4
Introductions and Escapes (but not established)
302
2
Accidentals, Western
304
1
Range Maps
305
66
Index
371
Endpapers
Front: Roadside Silhouettes
Rear: Flight Silhouettes